210:385 Readings in Engineering PreK-2

January 12, 2010

Open to see Beth's mark up of "How Kids Learn Engineering."

Book: Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects

Committee on K-12 Engineering Education, Katehi, L., Pearson, G., & Feder, M. (Eds.). (2009). Engineering in K-12 education: Understanding the status and improving the prospects. Washington, D.C.: The National Academies Press.

Summary


Chapter 1: Introduction Pages 1-26

Current K-12 STEM Education
The Study and Report

Open to see Beth's mark up of "Introduction."



January 19, 2010

Chapter 2: What is Engineering? Pages 27-47

A Brief History of the Engineering Profession
The Role of Engineering in Modern Society
Design as a Problem-Solving Process
Important Concepts in Engineering
The Relationship of Engineering to Science and Mathematics
Engineering in the Twenty-First Century
Beth's notes on chapter 2.

January 26, 2010

Chapter 3: The Case for K-12 Engineering Education Pages 49-69

The Benefits of K-12 Engineering Education
Limitations of the Data

February 2, 2010

Chapter 4: The Current State of K-12 Engineering Education

Review of Curricula
Conceptual Model of Engineering Curricula
Professional Development
Obstacles Facing Professional Development Programs

February 9, 2010

Chapter 5: Teaching and Learning Core Engineering Concepts and Skills in Grades K-12

Engineering Concepts
Engineering Skills
Lessons Learned

February 16, 2010

Chapter 6: Findings and Recommendations

General Principles for K-12 Engineering Education
The Scope of K-12 Engineering Education
Impacts of K-12 Engineering Education
The Nature of K-12 Engineering Education
Policy and Program Issues
Integrated STEM Education
A Final Word
Three Case Studies